# College Nursery School & Services

College Nursery School & Services is a full-day nursery at College Green Nursery School, 161 College Road, London, NW10 3PH, in Brondesbury Park, Brent. It is registered for 41 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 27 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/college-nursery-school-and-services-ey286413  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: College Green Nursery School, 161 College Road, London, NW10 3PH
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:15–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 41
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8969 2179
- Website: https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY286413

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286413

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY286413). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286413)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286413)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286413)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/533358)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| 3 and over | £10.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £41 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:15–16:00
- Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: College Green Nursery School, 161 College Road, London, NW10 3PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.536963,-0.227117

- Station: Kensal Rise, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Kensal Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Willesden Junction, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chelmsford Square Tennis Courts & Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hazel Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brent there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/our-curriculum/forest-school-and-natural-thinkers-1)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/our-school/our-day-in-the-nn)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/our-curriculum/forest-school-and-natural-thinkers-1)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/admissions-1)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/our-school/our-day-in-the-nn)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/faq-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/term-dates)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/admissions-1)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/admissions-1)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Green School and Services | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Princess Frederica CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Donnington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Avenue School |  | 4–18 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kenmont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Furness Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-house-montessori-kensal-village-ltd-2817532) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Treetops Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-nursery-ey452032) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-house-montessori-kensal-rise-ey543332) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kensal Green Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensal-green-under-fives-137814) | Good | £50 | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Active Extended Day](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-extended-day-2862999) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Donnington Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-donnington-playgroup-ey367310) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does College Nursery School & Services cost?

College Nursery School & Services publishes these fees: half day £10.50 for 3 and over and half day £14.10 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does College Nursery School & Services offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. College Nursery School & Services offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £41 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does College Nursery School & Services take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. College Nursery School & Services offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does College Nursery School & Services offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. College Nursery School & Services offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are College Nursery School & Services's opening hours?

College Nursery School & Services opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri.

### Is College Nursery School & Services open all year?

No. College Nursery School & Services is open term time only.

### What ages does College Nursery School & Services take?

College Nursery School & Services takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is College Nursery School & Services's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated College Nursery School & Services Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can College Nursery School & Services take?

College Nursery School & Services is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at College Nursery School & Services?

Meals are not included in the fees at College Nursery School & Services.

### What approach does College Nursery School & Services follow?

College Nursery School & Services's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does College Nursery School & Services have outdoor space?

College Nursery School & Services lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to College Nursery School & Services?

Kensal Rise is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact College Nursery School & Services?

You can call 020 8969 2179 and visit www.cgss.brent.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286413)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cgss.brent.sch.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.cgss.brent.sch.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=College+Green+Nursery+School+%26+Services&query_place_id=ChIJ9WhFyEkQdkgR9bgQlcBCb_s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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